Tag: Criminal defense
Decrease Assignment Load for Public Defenders: Data-Based Study
The National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals, also known as the “the NAC Standards,” established workload standards for public defenders in 1972. These standards, which were not based on data or...
Prosecutors Oppose Juror Questionnaire in Santos Fraud Trial
The prosecutors in the Santos fraud trial are against using a juror questionnaire. They believe that this could potentially complicate the trial process and may not be necessary. The prosecutors argue that the jury...
Champion of Democratic Principles and Indigent Defense: ABA Medal Recipient’s Career
Emmet Bondurant, a champion of democratic principles and indigent defense, will be receiving the prestigious ABA Medal at the upcoming ABA Annual Meeting in recognition of his lifelong dedication to fighting for justice in...
Organizing vs. Destruction of Exculpatory Evidence: What You Need to Know
Exculpatory evidence is crucial in the legal system as it can prove a defendant's innocence. However, there are instances where this evidence is either organized or destroyed, leading to serious consequences in court cases.When...